Psychologist Senior Paediatrics

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

12.75% super

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a skilled psychologist to deliver paediatric psychology services across our health network, including assessment, formulation and treatment planning for children and families. A strong emphasis on collaborative care with patients, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams is essential.

The role supports continuing service improvement through quality initiatives and research, with clinical supervision and mentoring provided.

Qualifications

• Registered psychologist in Australia with appropriate registration authority.
• Experience delivering psychology services in paediatric settings.
• Strong communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to quality improvement and research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver paediatric psychology assessment, formulation and treatment in clinical settings.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research activities within the service.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to staff.
• Collaborate with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Paediatric psychology

Clinical assessment

Formulation

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Clinical supervision

Job description

About West Moreton HealthWest Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.What it's like to work with us | West Moreton HealthWhat we're looking forOur ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:High level clinical expertise and skill within a paediatric health setting, including psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment skills.Knowledge of the provision of psychology services in a community health and/or hospital-based service.High level verbal and written skills in application to effective communication with patients, Psychologists, and multi-disciplinary team members in a hospital and/or community health setting.Commitment to continuous service improvement through leading quality improvement and research activities.Actively contributes to a learning environment through clinical supervision, mentoring, and skill sharing.Honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff.Mandatory RequirementsVaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within AustraliaWhy choose usPurposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.To applyFor further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.